Newcastle boss Eddie Howe praises 26-year-old 'unique talent' before Fulham fixture

Newcastle United has started their new Premier League campaign well, even if not completely performance-wise, but surely results-wise. However, the club's 2-1 comeback victory against Wolves has reinstilled some confidence among Newcastle fans of a great season ahead. While there have been various stars involved in the Tyneside club's remarkable start this season, one name has stood among the rest.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe praises 26-year-old 'unique talent' before Fulham fixture

Having 3 game decisive goal contributions in his 4 PL appearances this season, Harvey Barnes has been completely outstanding this season. No other Magpies star boasts such records, maintaining such consistency since the season started. Despite starting most of the games from the bench, Barnes has been superb for Howe's side whenever he has been called up.

Recently, in the media address before the club's upcoming fixture against Fulham, manager Eddie Howe had loads of praise for the star winger. Speaking on the 26-year-old's brilliant composure, especially in front of the goal, Howe remarked,

"“I think he’s got a real coolness in front of goal.”"

- Eddie Howe

Coming on the back of 3 match decisive displays in PL, an important assist against Bournemouth, the go-ahead goal against Tottenham, and the screamer that had Newcastle grab the 3 points against Wolves, Barnes' talent is shining in the new season. Manager Eddie Howe praised the youngster while expressing contentment on his season start, saying,

"“He’s got really unique talents. He’s a really humble lad who wants to do well and is prepared to work for the team, so I am delighted with how he has started the season.”"

- Eddie Howe

As of now, it can be certainly said that Harvey Barnes has been the most complete player for Newcastle this season. And Howe can't resist himself to start him, given his masterclass performances in the club's victory against Wolves and Tottenham. In fact, with Alexander Isak's availability being questioned for Fulham's fixture, it feels everything is converging, as if suggesting Howe to start Barnes.

In the club's upcoming fixture against Fulham, significant changes could be expected by Eddie Howe. But whatever it be, Barnes looks set to start, even if star player Anthony Gordon is to shift to the front to make way for him on the left. With many important games, including the Fulham one where they stand a chance to go tabletop, coming their way, many expectations would be from Barnes, who has been phenomenal so far.